Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Jakeim

Name: Popularity of the name Jakeim in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jakeim, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#5,131 (2002)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2013

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#5131

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jakeim

Jakeim first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 14 Jakeims were born — ranking #5,131 that year. As of 2026, Jakeim ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 84 Jakeims have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jakeim

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jakeim is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakeim

What does the name Jakeim mean?

Jakeim is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jakeim in 2026?

In 2026, Jakeim ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jakeim most popular?

Jakeim reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #5,131 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Jakeim a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jakeim is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jakeim?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jakeim include Maurico, Chima, Adonte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jakeim

Jakeim is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 84 births in the dataset. Jakeim's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #5,131. Use the chart and map above to compare Jakeim's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.